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UK surname

Krishnamurthy

A surname of South Indian origin meaning "Krishna's town or village".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Croydon, Hounslow and Reading.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Krishnamurthy is 181 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

181

2016, ranked #20,955

Peak year

2016

181 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016, ranked #20,955.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Krishnamurthy surname distribution map

The map shows where the Krishnamurthy surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Krishnamurthy surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Krishnamurthy over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 26 #35,135
1998 modern 27 #35,148
1999 modern 39 #34,058
2000 modern 45 #33,526
2001 modern 45 #33,401
2002 modern 55 #32,831
2003 modern 57 #32,704
2004 modern 71 #31,578
2005 modern 99 #28,177
2006 modern 120 #25,269
2007 modern 132 #24,166
2008 modern 143 #23,160
2009 modern 146 #23,352
2010 modern 166 #21,941
2011 modern 161 #22,187
2012 modern 165 #21,782
2013 modern 158 #22,817
2014 modern 172 #21,731
2015 modern 169 #21,888
2016 modern 181 #20,955

Geography

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Where Krishnamurthys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Croydon, Hounslow and Reading. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Croydon 023 Croydon
2 Hounslow 015 Hounslow
3 Croydon 022 Croydon
4 Hounslow 018 Hounslow
5 Reading 011 Reading

Forenames

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First names often paired with Krishnamurthy

These lists show first names that appear often with the Krishnamurthy surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Anita Kiran Vidya Anuradha Lakshmi Suma Pramila Roopa Shashi Smitha

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Krishnamurthy

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Krishnamurthy, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Krishnamurthy surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Krishnamurthy household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Young Asian Family Terraces

Within London, Krishnamurthy is most associated with areas classed as Young Asian Family Terraces, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These households with dependent children typically live in terraced housing and are of (non-Chinese) Asian extraction. Individuals with Bangladeshi origins are particularly in evidence. Employment is often in elementary occupations or as process, plant or machine operatives, and part-time work is common. Students are much in evidence.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Krishnamurthy is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Krishnamurthy falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Krishnamurthy is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Krishnamurthy, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Krishnamurthy

The surname KRISHNAMURTHY has its origins in India, specifically in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. It is a combination of the Sanskrit words "Krishna," meaning dark or black, and "murthy," meaning embodiment or form.

The name KRISHNAMURTHY is believed to have first emerged during the medieval period, around the 10th or 11th century CE. It was initially associated with Hindu Brahmin families, particularly those dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna, one of the principal deities in Hinduism.

The earliest known records of the name KRISHNAMURTHY can be traced back to ancient Hindu inscriptions and temple records in South India. These inscriptions often mentioned individuals bearing this name, indicating their involvement in religious activities or their association with temple administration.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name KRISHNAMURTHY is found in an inscription from the Chola dynasty, which ruled parts of South India between the 9th and 13th centuries CE. This inscription, dated around the 11th century, mentions a person named KRISHNAMURTHY as a member of the temple committee overseeing the management of a prominent Hindu temple.

Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the surname KRISHNAMURTHY. One prominent individual was Jiddu KRISHNAMURTHY (1895-1986), a renowned Indian philosopher and speaker who traveled extensively, sharing his teachings on spirituality, freedom, and the transformation of human consciousness.

Another notable KRISHNAMURTHY was P. KRISHNAMURTHY (1938-2022), an acclaimed Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the 1960s and later served as a cricket administrator and commentator.

M. KRISHNAMURTHY (1910-1980) was a renowned Indian mathematician and educator, known for his contributions to the field of functional analysis and his work in popularizing mathematics education in India.

In the field of literature, R. KRISHNAMURTHY (1912-1980) was a celebrated Tamil writer, known for his novels, short stories, and plays that explored social issues and human relationships.

KRISHNAMURTHY SASTRI (1892-1953) was a prominent Indian scholar and historian who made significant contributions to the study of ancient Indian history, literature, and culture, particularly in the field of Dravidian studies.

While the surname KRISHNAMURTHY is predominantly found in South India, it has also spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals who have migrated or settled in different regions over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Krishnamurthy surname: questions and answers

How common is the Krishnamurthy surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 181 in 2016. That gives Krishnamurthy a modern rank of #20,955.

What does the Krishnamurthy surname mean?

A surname of South Indian origin meaning "Krishna's town or village".

What does the Krishnamurthy map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Krishnamurthy bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.